Chanel w/tags, cards,box Collectors Flap Bag Black

A limited edition Chanel flap bag in black quilted leather from Dylan Ryu's History collection. The purse is a vintage Japanese Chanel featuring a snap-button closure, individual compartments, Zipped interior pocket. The embellishments: The ‘PD’ engraving is a 1910s antique silver letter from St. Paul’s Antique Brocante in Paris. The gemstones’ origins range from the 1930s-50s from a private Parisien antique dealer. The ribbon from the 1980s found at New York’s Chelsea District Flea Market. Approx measurements: 24 CM - 14 CM - 5,5 cm, Chain Drop 40 cm (it's a shoulder bag but can be used as a "high" crossbody too, please check the chain drop carefully). Very good vintage condition with minimal signs of use like some scratches to the leather and hardware. Clean and tidy interior. Hologram sticker present. The bag is sold with the full set of documents — Chanel authenticity card, Dylan Ruy authenticity card, the personalized letter from the designer, describing the unique origins of the materials that she has used, the tags, Chanel dustbag, and Chanel box. This bag is unique. Ryu has perfected the recipe for one-of-a-kind collectible handbags–modern heirlooms–that are sure to be both the staple and conditionment piece in any closet.

Ryu, the South Korean-born designer behind her namesake line, History by Dylan, imbues a sense of nostalgia into her one-of-a-kind handbags. Ryu takes luxury handbags and customizes each one with antique and vintage materials that she sources from flea markets in Paris, London, and New York, creating unique collectibles. With an expert eye, Ryu selects embellishments from various eras and places around the world. A self-described “vintage connector,” Ryu reinvents classic handbags and gives them a new story by using historied materials. Each handbag comes with a personalized letter from the designer, describing the unique origins of the materials that she has used.